PACU RN — Elevate Post-Op Care (4x10s)

QUALITY CARE SURGERY CENTER, LLC; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental

Vision insurance

401k plan

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Community Surgery Center of Glendale is seeking a PACU Registered Nurse to support our perioperative team. You will work closely with the PACU Charge Nurse to plan, direct, and provide high-quality care in the pre-operative period, ensuring patient safety and a positive experience.

The role requires recent PACU experience, a Bachelor’s degree in nursing, and current BLS certification. We offer a full-time schedule and a comprehensive benefits package in a collaborative, patient-centered

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Current BLS certification.
• Recent PACU experience (hospital or ambulatory surgery center) with direct patient care and use of patient monitoring equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, age-appropriate pre- and post-operative nursing care, including assessment, teaching, implementation of the plan of care, and documentation.
• Assess recovery from anesthesia and manage the airway, pain, nausea/vomiting, and other postoperative complications, reporting significant changes to medical staff.
• Perform wound assessment and management, safe medication administration, and timely intervention for pre- and postoperative complications/emergencies.
• Maintain aseptic technique and infection control practices, including establishing and managing intravenous access and monitoring vital signs, dressings, drains, and equipment.
• Admit patients to pre-op, review labs, conduct pre-operative interviews, administer ordered pre-op medications, and implement the nursing plan of care in accordance with unit standards.
• Support quality care and accountability by identifying and resolving problems, participating in performance improvement/quality activities, and adhering to medical record policies and procedures.

Skills

PACU experience

Direct patient care

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or related field

Current BLS certification

Job description

Community Surgery Center of Glendale is seeking a PACU Registered Nurse to support our perioperative team. You will work closely with the PACU Charge Nurse to plan, direct, and provide high-quality care in the pre-operative period, ensuring patient safety and a positive experience.

The role requires recent PACU experience, a Bachelor’s degree in nursing, and current BLS certification. We offer a full-time schedule and a comprehensive benefits package in a collaborative, patient-centered